CSC 4101 Chapter : IMG 20141016 153451
Document Summary
New religious movements in 6th century bce india. Late vedic era [750-550 bce] : great confederacies called mahajanapadas. Teachers were called upanisadic rishis teaching new philosophies. Ajivikas were fatalists saying nothing can change one"s fate. Guatama buddha and his followers eventually made buddhism. Jains form a tradition called jainism [opposite of buddhism] Started by vardhamana mahavira [c. 599-527 bce] and guatama buddha [c. 564-486 bce] Both established communities in maghada [modern day bihar]. Most recent of succession of 24 tirthankaras [ path-makers ] Attained moksa at 42 through strict ahimsa. Jiva [soul] is released when moksa [liberation] is achieved. As jainism becomes organized, there are [1] renouncers and [2] lay people. Includes monks and nuns who take 5 great vows in which they are abstaining form: 1] distribution of wealth to the poor, monks and nuns. First major patron was mauryan emperor chandragupta [c. 321-297 bce]. At this time, major schism into 2 communities:
